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The Elastic Holiday: Why Halloween Endures Through History
From ancient Samhain bonfires and medieval vigils to modern trick‑or‑treating, this episode traces how Halloween’s core idea—blurring the living and the dead—has adapted across centuries, absorbing courtship rituals, commercial forces, and digital culture. It explains why each layer keeps the holiday alive today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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